pictures from my BRAND NEW farm in Uruguay!!!!

19 September 2003, 15:14

I have just bought a farm in the middle of a very nice area with plenty of feral goats, wild boars and deers.

take a careful look at the goats in this picture.

I hope you visit me soon!! [Smile]

19 September 2003, 15:38

25CalNut

Lorenzo, very beautiful land! Congratulations! How many acres is your new farm? Looks like you will have many great hunts on your farm!

19 September 2003, 15:49

Lorenzo

Three friends and I bought this farm (we signed today), and the idea is to turn it into a hunting reserve. There are feral goats, russian boars, broquet deer and some axis also.

Now I will be chasing poachers....it is increadible the turns of life!!! My hole life was the other way round [Big Grin]

I hate poaching [Big Grin]

19 September 2003, 15:54

Lorenzo

Thanks 25,
I dont now the acres but it is 2.000 hectareas in the heart of a very nice region of my country.
We have made a deal with my friends, we can hunt but we must pay also because if not we will not leave any animals for clients [Big Grin]

19 September 2003, 17:32

NitroX

Damn. Lorenzo, you're a nuisance. Now I will have to come to Uruguay one day to hunt with you , one of your deers. [Big Grin]

Well done. Looks nice.

20 September 2003, 09:38

mho

Dog gone, that looks like a nice place! Just the thing to totally ruin my day! [Eek!]

Good on you mate, I wish I was there with you!
- mike

20 September 2003, 00:21

solvi

I understand your feelings, I to hate poachers, I now got a 10 years lease on a small island that I used to sneak on and suddenly I hate them buggers.

20 September 2003, 00:59

CoonDawg

That looks like a very nice place you have there Lorenzo, maybe I'll make it down there to meet you. Lorenzo Amos

20 September 2003, 02:28

nainital

Well done Lorenzo!.

20 September 2003, 03:08

T.Carr

Lorenzo,

Congratulations, it looks like a great place.

Regards,

Terry

20 September 2003, 03:23

Lorenzo

Thanks my friends, I'm very happy also, the place is beatiuful, as I said, is in the middle of an area that looks very similar. One of the neighbours farmers is a vey good man and he told us that we also can hunt in his farm (much bigger) and as there are no big fences in my country is just jumping a cattle fence.

There are no roads inside the area so we must start working to develope the area because just now the only way to go inside is walking or in horseback.

The good thing is that poaching is not a problem there, as is in the middle of this rocky area and there are no roads to get near.

Lots of hard work, lots of scouting and lots of fun in my near future!!. Anyone with experience in developing big game hunting areas is welcome to contribute with ideas [Big Grin]

20 September 2003, 04:47

GeorgeS

1 hectare = 2.5 acres, so Lorenzo's new property is 5000 acres.

Bueno suerte, Lorenzo!

Now, when can we come down and shoot some game? [Big Grin]

George

20 September 2003, 05:27

fla3006

Looks like a beautiful place, congrats!

20 September 2003, 05:43

<JOHAN>

Lorenzo

Congratulations to the farm. I guess you have quite abit of work to do.

How is it going with you 9,3X62? Is it ready for the boars [Smile]

Saludos
/ JOHAN

20 September 2003, 09:06

D. Nelson

Lorenzo Your ranch is beautiful. Does it stay that green and lush all year long????
Congratulations, D. Nelson

20 September 2003, 09:35

mstarling

Damn!

Congratulations ... many, many fine days in the field are ahead of you now.

Let us know about the hunting operation as time goes on.

Best,

20 September 2003, 11:37

Lorenzo

Thanks buddies, I'm very excited with the project but also a little bit nervous as it's a big investment for the three of us. There are no big game operations in my country (serious & organized) so it's a little bit an adventure. We will offer it as a combo hunt with the wingshooting or just as a big game trip exclusively.

I don't know if just as a big game trip is worthwhile for someone to come down here but maybe as a combo hunt is good. Lets see.

The place is year round green and as you can see finding game in the thick bush will not be easy so I must do a lot of scouting there and learn animal behaviour.

Now I must find some big agent in the United States to help me, I'll try to find one in the african forum, wish me luck [Smile]

Also I was thinking in going to Reno next year, so any ideas are welcome!!

LG

20 September 2003, 14:05

mr308win

great looking property. sent you a private message [Cool]

20 September 2003, 15:26

<richard powell>

Bravo, My Good Friend !!! [Big Grin]

20 September 2003, 18:13

okie john

Those pictures are so beautiful that I just realized you and I were switched at birth.

Okie John.

21 September 2003, 01:58

Bob in TX

Wow Lorenzo......what beautiful country. I am sure you will do well with your determination.

Good Luck & Good Hunting,

Bob

21 September 2003, 01:59

Boghossian

Hi,
Are there any red deer in Uruguay? If not are you allowed to release them onto your farm? I am sure people will come only for you big game, although you will have to compete with the Argentinian operations. By the way, do they ever use Argentinian Dogos in Uruguay?

21 September 2003, 02:23

Lorenzo

Thanks all!!
Bogho, Yes we are allowed to release red stags in the farm and yes there are many argentinian dogos in my country.

Richard [Smile]

I must leave now..
LG

[ 09-20-2003, 17:24: Message edited by: Lorenzo ]

21 September 2003, 05:21

Hobie

Many have dreamed and you have succeeded. Congratulations.

21 September 2003, 05:37

NitroX

quote:
Originally posted by Lorenzo:
There are feral goats, russian boars, broquet deer and some axis also.

Lorenzo

What are "broquet" deer? Thanks

21 September 2003, 07:25

Lorenzo

Thanks for the kind words, sorry I cant answer you one by one but I am a little bussy this weekend.
Nitro, a broquet deer is more or less similar in size to a roebuck, color also, the main difference is that the little horns are straight just like a steinbock.
VERY, VERY difficult animal to see and to hunt. Very spooky.
LG

21 September 2003, 09:22

<JOHAN>

Lorenzo

Now, are the 9,3X62 ready and waiting for the new animals at the farm [Eek!]

Saludos
/ JOHAN

21 September 2003, 11:40

Lorenzo

Johan,
Yes, it is ready and I have already reload some ammo. The only thing missing is the blueing so I think that it will be shooting soon, it is a very nice rifle, too much for what this hunter is used to [Razz]

21 September 2003, 23:39

Danny Pay

Ola Lorenzo
Congratulation very nice place . Is the farm is only for hunting or do you have some agricultural produts too? like fruits. how many did yoy pay for it? best wishes.
Danny

22 September 2003, 10:16

Lorenzo

Danny,
The idea is that the farm will be only for hunting but meanwhile we dont have many clients we will have some cows also to help paying a married couple that we will have there and some taxes also.
How much I pay?
Believe me, not much [Razz]

Now I must learn some game managment [Smile]

22 September 2003, 14:13

<firemen>

NICE lorenzo vey nice con grats.And CHERS to you.

22 September 2003, 14:23

Pecos41

Lorenzo, the country alone looksd spectacular and well worth a visit. Hunting would be a bonus. Best wishes for your new venture.

23 September 2003, 02:35

Lorenzo

Thanks firemen, remember I told you some time ago I was after a very nice farm? [Smile]

Pecos, good to see you around here! taking a break from politics? [Big Grin]

Thanks.

LG

23 September 2003, 07:36

<JOHAN>

Lorenzo

Good news about the rifle, post some pictures when it's done. What bullet have you used for the 9,3X62?

Now, regarding wilfe life management. What is it you need to know? I know some people who have been working with wildlife, as head keeper or at park and wildlife. Send a mail if you need to ask anything.

/ JOHAN

23 September 2003, 08:17

nainital

Lorenzo: perhaps this link is useful to suit your needs: www.estanciassanpedro.com.ar. Drop a line to Fermï¿½n Srur (whom I donï¿½t know) but I hear he runs a very serious breeding program. I understand they make annual auctions of his deer, which descend from English and Austrian forefathers. The pictures are very impressive.
Buena suerte! By the way, you should translate "corzuela" into brocket deer.

23 September 2003, 10:45

Lorenzo

Thanks Johan, when thing get settled down I'll send you an e-mail.

Nainital, thanks for the link, my idea is to organize a free range hunting area and red stags will need fences. What I will do is to do a good, strong and a little higher cattle fence in the perimeter to keep cows and sheeps away from my land. I'm not interested in fencing the area.
As we will not have dogs and lots of workers in the farm I hope deers will stay around [Smile]

We call your corzuela "guazï¿½-virï¿½", it's a guaranï¿½ name so who knows what it means [Big Grin]

Thanks again
LG

02 October 2003, 10:01

allfoden

Lorenzo,

Congrats on your farm purchase. Can a gringo
own property in Uruguay? I am looking for something with a nice casa and a few hundred
hec. to get away from the cold New England winters. Is Argentina a better choice? I have a sister-in-law in B.A.

Regards,

Ed

02 October 2003, 23:38

konst#1

Hey LORENZO,
real beautifull landscape, and as special bonus *laughing* the land is your OWN!
Congartulkations that you made the step, realy.
So if u thinking about stock your game range up with reds,...maybe you will get some chamois too [Wink]

Then u can hunt on a real broad range of game [Wink]

.... but maybe you have to breed a chamois type that donï¿½t sweat too much in the warm clima .
As soon as u do have news and the first stories to tell how the hunting is going one, donï¿½t hesitate to inform me!
Are u planning to build a Webside of your area?

All the best from Germany and Weidmannsheil
Konstantin

03 October 2003, 02:09

Lorenzo

Thanks guys.

Alfoden,
Yes, a Gringo [Big Grin]

can own property in my country, to be honest MANY land is in foreign hands, many europeans, some canadians, lots of brazilian and lately MANY argentinians are buying farms.
My country is small and tranquilo [Smile]

and the farm is cheapier but with all this people buying land the prices are going up!!
Depending the quality of the land prices go from $180 up to $1,000 the hectarea. If you are interested contact me and I'll help you with the condition you invite me with an asado and some good wine [Big Grin]

in your farm [Smile]

Konst,
How are you doing? always chasing big pigs?? [Big Grin]

I don't know if I will released some animals maybe yes maybe not, the problem is that for doing that I'll have to put some kind of fence and I don't know if clients will like that, the other problem is that the investment is BIG and I don't have more money in my pockets, maybe some other member is interested in being my partner paying the fencing costs? [Big Grin]

The place is big and difficult to hunt, much more that what I expected at the beggining, I've to try to do some road (nearly impossible) or hunt with horses. It will take me time and hard work without knowing if I will be succesfull selling hunts, but I think that nothing is easy in life so the only solution I've is to pray and work hard.

Regards
Lorenzo